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Gilmer senior Diego Jacinto was undefeated at the Blackbeard Duals to help the Bobcats finish with a 4-1 record.

Gilmer senior Diego Jacinto was undefeated at the Blackbeard Duals to help the Bobcats finish with a 4-1 record.

Gilmer wrestling thrives in early season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Gilmer High wrestlers had an action-packed four day schedule ahead of Thanksgiving. The boys made their way to Allatoona High Nov. 19 for the annual Blackbeard Duals. The highly-competitive event drew some top teams once again, and GHS finished with a 4-1 record for fifth place.
Dani Wright addresses the Lady Cats, and she got her Gilmer High head coaching tenure underway at the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament.

Dani Wright addresses the Lady Cats, and she got her Gilmer High head coaching tenure underway at the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament.

GHS Lady Cats fall to Fannin, Pickens

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Gilmer High Lady Cats closed out the ETC/Piedmont Mountainside Tip-off Tournament against two of its oldest rivals. GHS hosted Fannin County last Monday in the second round, and the visiting Lady Rebels’ offense was difficult for the Cats to contain.
Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey throws down a fast break dunk versus Copper Basin for two of his team-leading 17 points last Saturday.

Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey throws down a fast break dunk versus Copper Basin for two of his team-leading 17 points last Saturday.

GHS Cats cruise by Cougars

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
The Gilmer High Bobcats had the biggest turnaround in Class 3A last season when it came to basketball wins. GHS posted a 19-11 record a year ago and also returned to the state tournament. Five seniors graduated off that team who were either starters or lettermen.
Gilmer Lady Cat Aliza Chastain applies defensive pressure and led GHS with 14 points in its season opener versus Copper Basin.

Gilmer Lady Cat Aliza Chastain applies defensive pressure and led GHS with 14 points in its season opener versus Copper Basin.

Sluggish start dooms Lady Cats versus Basin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
Dani Wright is set for her first season as the Lady Cats’ head basketball coach. Much of the offseason and summer was about learning. Wright, along with husband and assistant coach David, have been getting to know the players and their personalities on and off the court.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

CCMS wrestling wins again

News Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
Clear Creek wrestling was back on the road to take on White County. The CCMS Bobcats made the trek last Tuesday to meet the host Warriors to continue their league schedule, and they returned to Ellijay with another win, 51-36.
Above in white, Clear Creek’s Silas West swipes a steal for the seventh-grade Bobcats.

Above in white, Clear Creek’s Silas West swipes a steal for the seventh-grade Bobcats.

Rebels sweep Clear Creek Cats on court

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Monday, November 28, 2022
Clear Creek squared off against the Fannin County Rebels on the basketball court last Monday. The Lady Cats played host while the Bobcats were on the road. The seventh-grade Lady Cats endured their first loss (39-19) of the season as the Rebels were able to handle Clear Creek’s defensive pressure.
Gilmer’s Juan Rafael (in black) returns this season as the reigning 106-pound Class 3A state champion. He posted a 4-0 record at the Denmark Dane Duals last Saturday.

Gilmer’s Juan Rafael (in black) returns this season as the reigning 106-pound Class 3A state champion. He posted a 4-0 record at the Denmark Dane Duals last Saturday.

Gilmer High wrestling starts season at 4-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Gilmer High wrestling fans gathered for the purple and white alumni night to get a glimpse of this year’s team. The annual event was held last Tuesday at the GHS gym. After falling behind early, an eight match  purple winning streak allowed them to come away with a 42-31 win.
Bobcat Larz Fowler swims the breaststroke at last Saturday’s TikTok Klassic in Calhoun.

Bobcat Larz Fowler swims the breaststroke at last Saturday’s TikTok Klassic in Calhoun.

Gilmer swims at ‘Klassic’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The TikTok Klassic drew some top competition to the annual swim meet in Calhoun. The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats were in attendance last Saturday and tallied 29 and six points, respectively. One of Gilmer’s top placements came in the boys 200-yard freestyle relay.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

7th grade Bobcats win 2 more

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Clear Creek Bobcats were back on the basketball court for a pair of league matchups. CCMS was on the road last Monday in White County to take on the Warriors. The Cats received a strong scoring effort in each game as the seventh graders won 47-37, and the eighth grade came out on top, 49-41.